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A grounded theory study on the academic and athletic success of female student-athletes at a private, research, Division I university

A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY ON THE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC
SUCCESS OF FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES AT A PRIVATE,
RESEARCH, DIVISION I UNIVERSITY
by
Kristy L. McCray
A Thesis Presented to the
FACULTY OF THE ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF EDUCATION
August 2007
Copyright 2007 Kristy McCray

Motivators, strategies and context for the success of female student-athletes at a private, research, Division I university were discovered in this grounded theory study. Using a feminist perspective, interviews were conducted with 14 academically and athletically successful women, as indicated by a 3.0 or higher grade point average and an athletic scholarship. Findings suggest that family and previous academic success can be attributed to high college achievement. Participants were motivated by an innate drive to succeed, as well as a competitive nature, the desire to attend graduate school, and the wish to dispel the "dumb jock" stereotype. Additionally, these women often had clear priorities and used time management strategies to further their success. Recommendations for athletic personnel and student affairs practitioners are also discussed.

A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY ON THE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC
SUCCESS OF FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES AT A PRIVATE,
RESEARCH, DIVISION I UNIVERSITY
by
Kristy L. McCray
A Thesis Presented to the
FACULTY OF THE ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF EDUCATION
August 2007
Copyright 2007 Kristy McCray